Paraserianthes falcataria
Batai wood · Sau · Moluccan albizia
Description
Source: leafsnapFalcataria falcata (syns. Albizia falcata, Falcataria moluccana and Paraserianthes falcataria), commonly known as the Moluccan albizia, is a species of fast-growing tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Maluku Islands, New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands. It is cultivated for timber throughout South Asian and Southeast Asian countries. This tree is considered to be invasive in Hawaii, American Samoa and several other island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It reaches about 30 m (100 ft) tall in nature, and has a massive trunk and an open crown.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The molucca albizia plant flourishes optimally when it is subjected to sunlight for most of the day, indicating its requirement for substantial light intensity. Its usual environment is characteristic of regions with plentiful sunlight. Any shortage or surplus of light exposure might detrimentally affect its robust growth.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
The Molucca albizia originates from a region where temperatures range between 68 and 100.4 °F (20 to 38 ℃), indicating a preference for hotter environments. Its health could be negatively affected by colder conditions. During the cooler seasons, the application of supplementary heating may be necessary.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
It's vital to the care of Molucca albizia to provide regular fertilization. Maintaining consistent nutrients during its growth period is essential for vibrant leaves and promoting overall growth. Ignoring the need for fertilization may lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced decorative attractiveness, and impeded or frail growth susceptible to damage.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
The white albizia is a rapidly growing tropical tree known for its feathery leaves. To encourage growth and maintain its shape, prune the tree in early spring. Focus on removing dead or crossing branches and thinning the canopy to allow more light to reach the tree. Be careful not to over-prune, and always use clean, sharp tools to prevent the spread of disease.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Paraserianthes
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 29.87 m
- Mature Spread
- 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 20.32 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Malaysia